Odum Model

The Odum Model is an ecological framework that examines how energy flows through ecosystems. It views ecosystems as systems that take in energy (like sunlight), process it, and distribute it among different components such as plants, animals, and decomposers. The model emphasizes measuring energy transfer and storage, helping us understand how ecosystems sustain themselves and how they respond to changes. Essentially, it’s a way to analyze the efficiency and stability of ecological communities by tracking how energy moves and transforms within them.